A dyslexia or learning disabilities assessment will help to:
- Determine your or your child’s pattern of strengths and weaknesses cognitively and academically
- Recommend interventions that will be most beneficial based upon the specific pattern of strengths and weaknesses
- Rule out difficulties that can contribute to reading difficulties, such as attention or memory problems
- Gain access to accommodations and interventions, including special education and 504 services
ApaCenter Assessment for Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities
The ApaCenter evaluation is based on the recommendations by the International Dyslexia Association and renowned dyslexia expert, Sally Shaywitz, M.D. A mental health professional with a doctorate (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) and specialized training and experience in dyslexia will conduct the evaluation, write the report, and provide feedback unless otherwise noted. A dyslexia evaluation can be conducted with anyone ages 4 to adulthood and (depending on age) includes:
- Review of developmental, medical, behavioral, and family history
- Review of report cards, teacher feedback, and results on school administered standardized tests
Individual evaluation session using standardized measures in the following areas:
- Cognitive abilities and processing (including auditory processing, visual processing, and visual motor integration)
- General Academic Achievement in Reading, Writing, and Math
- Specific Evaluation of Reading and Writing skills including phonological processing
- Rapid automatized naming
- Single word decoding of both real and nonsense words
- Oral and silent reading in context to evaluate rate, fluency, comprehension, and accuracy
- Reading Comprehension
- Dictated Spelling test
- Written Expression
- Tests of specific oral language skills
- Evaluation in other areas as indicated, such as attention, memory, and emotional functioning
- Interpretation and written report of results of evaluation, including recommendations for intervention
- Feedback session
An assessment of a learning disability other than dyslexia (e.g., math or written expression) would substitute academic testing in the area(s) of specific concern other than reading.
Additionally, we can provide additional consultation or advocacy to ensure the individual receives interventions/accommodations consistent with state and federal regulations (e.g., Section 504, special education, or work or college accommodations through the Americans with Disabilities Act).
Please contact the ApaCenter at (512) 891-1500 or e-mail info@ApaCenter.com for any additional questions or to discuss and schedule an evaluation for your or your child.